Tallink Grupp has revealed that its passenger ferry Star, returning to Estonia after an extended charter in Ireland, will begin service on the Paldiski-Kapellskär route starting Sunday, February 9, 2025. This development marks a notable enhancement in service quality for the route, providing car travelers and cargo operators with nearly daily travel options between Estonia and Sweden. On select days, the route will feature up to two departures, ensuring greater convenience and flexibility.

“We are pleased to launch Star, one of our largest cargo capacity vessels, on the route between Estonia and Sweden. Many of our guests will remember Star well from its previous operations. Returning from Ireland, Star also offers a convenient travel option for car passengers between Paldiski and Kapellskär as well as increases the cargo transport capacity between Estonia and Sweden,” Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp, said. “We particularly recommend Star as a comfortable alternative for those passengers travelling by car who prefer to avoid driving through the capitals of Estonia or Sweden. On certain weekdays, it will even be possible to travel between the two countries twice a day, including daytime crossings,” Nõgene added.

Due to port service limitations, the vessel Star will primarily accommodate car passengers in addition to cargo and cargo transporters. The ship will follow an intensified schedule, operating in coordination with the company’s cruise ferry Baltic Queen, which connects Tallinn and Stockholm. This arrangement ensures near-daily ferry travel options between Estonia and Sweden.

Passengers aboard Star can enjoy a range of onboard services, including buffet-style breakfast and dinner, a lighter meal option, and an improved shopping experience compared to previous offerings on the route. Unlike the RoRo ferries Regal Star and Sailor, which previously served the route, Star features significantly more public spaces, enhancing passenger comfort. Amenities include a children’s play area, providing a family-friendly environment.

Before commencing regular operations on the Paldiski-Kapellskär route, Star will undergo necessary upgrades and preparations at a dry dock in Naantali, Finland. Starting February 9, 2025, Star will operate exclusively on this route, replacing Sailor and Regal Star, which will transition to standby roles for future use.

Previously, Star was chartered by Irish Continental Group plc under the name James Joyce, providing transport services between Ireland and the UK from May 5, 2023, until its return to Tallink Grupp.

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